Paul Edward Munch

Paul Edward Munch, a native of Santa Barbara and a resident of Maravilla Retirement Community, died at Cottage Hospital at age 84 after a brief illness Saturday evening, May 11, 2024.

He attended Dolores Grammar School and later graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic High School. Upon graduation, he served in the Navy for four years and was stationed in Guam.

He was a dedicated employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 2005. After retiring, Paul enjoyed extensive international travel to gain new experiences and to meet new people. His ardent hobby was radio both as a listener to world-wide radio programs as well as enjoying listening to the fire scanner –he always wanted to know what was happening in the city minute by minute. He was a loyal patron of the performing arts including Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Choral Society.

Beloved husband of Barbara Burger, a long-time resident of Santa Barbara, he was also the younger brother of Sr. Paulanne Munch of the St. Joseph of Corondelet  order, living in Los Angeles.

His parents were Dr. Paul F. Munch and Anne L. Munch; his late brother was Joseph Munch—all of Santa Barbara.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Santa Barbara Choral Society or to St. Joseph of Corondelet, (11999 Chalon Road, L.A. 90049).

Funeral and reception will be held at the Old Mission, Friday, June 7, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery.

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